While there, he played in an FA Cup final, netted in three consecutive games and scored a goal against Arsenal that will live in the memory for decades.
Naturally, then, Palace were the first club Cabaye spoke with after retiring.
His in-depth interview can be read in full in the Palace v Manchester United programme - which you can pre-order here.
Cabaye explains his fascination with football in detail, reveals his post-retirement plans and reflects on several successful years in south London.
He also recalls his reaction to Palace fans' ever-witty imagination and their play on Afroman’s hit single:
“I was laughing. I thought: ‘Wow, this is why English fans are the best. To find a song like this? They are the best fans!’”
After Cabaye, we speak with Under-18s midfielder Jack Wells-Morrison, who recalls how tricking his way into a football camp led to a decade representing his club.
Darren Ambrose then takes a break from his usual column to reveal his five 'alternative' favourite goals for Palace - refusing to mention the obvious...
As ever, Roy Hodgson, Luka Milivojevic and Steve Parish address supporters in their regular notes, we review the club's stand-out historical kits and provide you with the full build-up to the United clash.
All this and more, including an insightful look back to 90/91, a chat with Academy Goalkeeper Coach Gary Phillips and quizzes for fans all of ages can be enjoyed by pre-ordering a hard copy of the United programme here.
Please note, orders are UK-only and must be made before 23:59 GMT on Thursday, 25th February for pre-match postage. We endeavour to ensure you receive your programme pre-match, however cannot guarantee it.
